Blount Small Ship Adventures - Terms and Conditions
CONTRACT OF PASSAGE:
These Terms and Conditions shall at all times govern the rights and responsibilities of BSSA and all passengers and cruise purchases, and as described below form the basis of a contract of passage between the passenger and BSSA. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY.
RESPONSIBILITY:
BSSA shall not be liable for loss of life, personal injury, damage, expense, loss or delay from whatsoever cause suffered by passenger while off the vessel. Travel (including but not limited to air tickets), shore excursions, tours and other off-vessel activities and accommodations are arranged only as a convenience to passengers. BSSA serves solely as an agent for sale of tickets for same, and the ultimate control and responsibility for same are exclusively with passenger and the provider. BSSA does not own or control any such providers and cannot assure the level of their performance, such providers being independent contractors (and not agents, employees, partners or joint venturers of BSSA). BSSA shall not be liable for injury, damage, expense, loss or delay from whatsoever cause suffered by passenger relating to air or other travel, excursions, tours, or accommodations or the selection thereof. BSSA’S RESPONSIBILITY DOES NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE VESSEL.
PAYMENTS AND DEPOSITS:
A deposit of $500 per person is due at time of booking. Final payment of balance, is due 90 days prior to sailing date. Payments can be made by check or credit card (MasterCard, VISA or Discover).
FARES AND CHARGES:
Cruise fares are per person and based on double occupancy. All prices are based on U.S. dollar current exchange. BSSA reserves the right to increase published rates, including but not limited to assessment of fares and charges in effect at the time of departure, without prior notice. However, fully paid or deposited passengers will be protected, except for port charges, fuel surcharges, government taxes and other surcharges which are subject to change without notice. Fare includes vessel transportation, meals, snacks, soft drinks, house beer and wine with lunch and dinner on most itineraries and set-ups, built-in berths in an air-conditioned/heated and carpeted cabin with linens, pillows, blankets and towels provided. Gratuities are not included, and are at passenger’s discretion. Any part of a day shall be considered one day.
CHANGES IN ITINERARY:
BSSA reserves the right to cancel, change or substitute any itinerary, vessel, port, schedule, accommodation, lodging, tour, excursion or duration of trips at any time and for any reason whatsoever without prior notice (including but not limited to reducing or extending days of a trip or to continue or finish a trip by bus or other transportation) and shall not be liable for any loss to guests by reason of such cancellation, change or substitution. Reservations are subject to change in the event of a ship charter. In the event of cancellation of a tour or excursion, passenger shall only be entitled to a refund of deposits actually paid to BSSA.
DOCUMENTS, HEALTH, CONDUCT:
Passenger shall comply with government travel requirements, shall possess and shall present exit, entry and other necessary documents, and shall arrive aboard vessel by time fixed by BSSA. Passenger represents and warrants that he/she is fit to travel and that his/her conduct will not impair safety of vessel nor inconvenience other passengers. BSSA, at its discretion and at any time, may refuse to transport or may land any passenger at any port of place, or transfer passenger to other means of transportation because of health or physical condition or conduct inconveniencing other passengers. Passenger hereby releases BSSA from any and all liability for injury or damage connected with the trip caused by pre-existing illness or disability. BSSA shall have no responsibility or obligation to provide special services or equipment other than services or equipment required by law. Passenger agrees to abide by all BSSA rules and regulations and all orders and directions of vessel’s officers. Passenger, in interests of international security, safety at sea and convenience of passengers, agrees and consents to a reasonable search being made of his/her person, baggage or property, and to removal and confiscation or destruction of any object which may, in opinion of BSSA, impair safety of vessel or inconvenience other passengers. Any and all losses, expenses, damages or delays sustained by BSSA because of any act or omission of passenger, including but not limited to fines or penalties or duties or other charges incurred by BSSA and attributable to passenger’s failure to comply with regulations of vessel or any governmental authority, shall be paid to BSSA by passenger on demand. BSSA reserves the right to reject any person as a member of a tour or passenger on a charter.
LIABILITY (BAGGAGE, VALUABLES AND OTHER PROPERTY):
It is highly recommended that passenger purchase a vacation protection
policy covering baggage, contents and accidents. BSSA’s liability is limited
to baggage contents and other personal property to a maximum of $100
per adult passenger. BSSA cannot accept liability for loss or theft of money,
jewelry or other valuables, or fragile or perishable items left in the cabin
or public areas onboard. Passenger shall not carry as baggage or bring
onboard weapons, explosives, flammables, dangerous or harmful articles
of any kind, or illegal narcotics. All baggage is subject to search. Animals of any kind shall
NOT be brought onboard.
USE OF LIKENESS/USE OF PHOTOS, VIDEOS OR RECORDINGS:
BSSA shall have the exclusive right and passengers’ consent to use
photographic, video and other visual portrayals of passenger in any medium of any nature
whatsoever for the purpose of trade, advertising, sales, publicity or otherwise, without
approval by or compensation to passenger, and all rights, title and interest therein (including
but not limited to all worldwide copyrights therein) shall be BSSA’s sole property, free from
any claims by passenger or any person deriving any rights or interest from passenger.
Passenger hereby expressly agrees that he/she will not utilize any tape recording, video
or photograph(s) of himself/herself, any other passenger, crew or third party onboard the
vessel, or depicting the vessel, its design, equipment or any part thereof whatsoever, for any
commercial purpose.
CLAIMS:
Claims for loss of life, personal injury or illness must be received in writing by BSSA within
six (6) months after the date of the injury, event, illness or death, giving rise to the claim.
Any lawsuit to recover on any such claim shall not be maintainable unless filed within one
(1) year after the date of the injury, event, illness or death, and unless served on BSSA
within (120) days after filing. Any other claim must be received in writing by BSSA within
thirty (30) days after passenger has disembarked from the vessel or, in the case the trip is
changed or cancelled, within thirty (30) days thereafter. Any lawsuit for such any other such
claim must be filed within six (6) months after the incident occurs and unless served on BSSA
within 120 days after filing. Written notice to BSSA shall be given at the following address:
461 Water Street, Warren, Rhode Island 02885. In consideration for the fare paid, BSSA
shall not be held vicariously liable for the intentional or negligent acts of any person not
employed by BSSA nor for any intentional or negligent acts of BSSA’s employees committed
while off duty or outside the course of scope of their employment. This contract shall be
deemed made in and shall be governed by the laws (except conflict of law rules) of the
State of Rhode Island, USA, and all disputes and matters whatsoever arising under, in connection with or incidental to this contract or the trip shall be litigated, in and before a court
located in Rhode Island, to the exclusion of the courts of any other county, state or country.
Failure to comply with these terms shall completely bar any such suit or claim. Regardless
of any contrary term herein, BSSA is entitled to the full benefit of all rights, immunities, conditions to and limitations of liability, defenses, exemptions and exoneration from liability to
which a ship owner would be entitled, including but not limited to as set forth in all statutes
of the United States of America, as well as restrictions or exemptions from liability, when
applicable, under the laws of any foreign nation, which along with all rights hereunder shall
automatically inure for the benefit of vessel’s owner, vessel’s master, officers, crew members,
contractors, builders, designers, repairers, stevedores, longshoremen, representatives, agents
or servants of BSSA, except as may be inconsistent with statutes of the United States of
America. These terms apply to all claims, legal actions, lawsuits, proceedings and litigation
of any kind, whether against BSSA “in peronam” or vessel “in rem” or otherwise, whether in
transit to, awaiting boarding of or onboard the vessel, or on shore or otherwise. In no event
shall BSSA be responsible for incidental, indirect, consequential, special or penal damages.
BSSA may enforce this contract by any legal means, including but not limited to injunctive
relief.
CANCELLATION CHARGES, COSTS & REFUNDS:
All reservations are subject to a minimum $250 per person cancellation charge. Passengers
may cancel subject to the charges listed below. Cancellations must be confirmed in writing
by the passenger or travel agent prior to departure to be considered valid.
Cancellation fees per person from date of departure:
Up to 91 days...$250
90-61 days.........50% of fare
60-31 days.........75% of fare
30-0 days............100% of fare
In addition, passengers will be charged all administration costs incurred by us on behalf
of passenger. Administration charges may be levied for ground or air portions or other
services associated with voyage or special requests and changes. There shall be no right
to any refund except as stated, and we shall have no obligation or liability to passengers
for cancellation and/or non-use of all or a portion of a voyage or other services, whether
or not due to circumstances beyond passengers’ control. Once purchased trip insurance is
non-refundable. We strongly encourage all passengers to purchase trip insurance.
ACCURACY OF CONTENT:
The contents of this brochure are accurate as of the date of printing.
BSSA reserves the right to withdraw this brochure and to change any information, policies
and provisions described herein. Please refer to the website (blountadventure.com) for
up-to-date information.
MAPS AND PHOTOS:
Maps shown on cruise pages are current at the time of printing and
may not reflect actual cruise routing should the cruise change.
Photos shown on tour pages are reflective of the area(s) visited, but may not be seen during
the actual itinerary.
461 Water Street, Warren, RI 02885 USA 1-800-556-7450.
Effective dates May 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020. Printed in the USA.
These Terms and Conditions shall at all times govern the rights and responsibilities of BSSA and all passengers and cruise purchases, and as described below form the basis of a contract of passage between the passenger and BSSA. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY.
RESPONSIBILITY:
BSSA shall not be liable for loss of life, personal injury, damage, expense, loss or delay from whatsoever cause suffered by passenger while off the vessel. Travel (including but not limited to air tickets), shore excursions, tours and other off-vessel activities and accommodations are arranged only as a convenience to passengers. BSSA serves solely as an agent for sale of tickets for same, and the ultimate control and responsibility for same are exclusively with passenger and the provider. BSSA does not own or control any such providers and cannot assure the level of their performance, such providers being independent contractors (and not agents, employees, partners or joint venturers of BSSA). BSSA shall not be liable for injury, damage, expense, loss or delay from whatsoever cause suffered by passenger relating to air or other travel, excursions, tours, or accommodations or the selection thereof. BSSA’S RESPONSIBILITY DOES NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE VESSEL.
PAYMENTS AND DEPOSITS:
A deposit of $500 per person is due at time of booking. Final payment of balance, is due 90 days prior to sailing date. Payments can be made by check or credit card (MasterCard, VISA or Discover).
FARES AND CHARGES:
Cruise fares are per person and based on double occupancy. All prices are based on U.S. dollar current exchange. BSSA reserves the right to increase published rates, including but not limited to assessment of fares and charges in effect at the time of departure, without prior notice. However, fully paid or deposited passengers will be protected, except for port charges, fuel surcharges, government taxes and other surcharges which are subject to change without notice. Fare includes vessel transportation, meals, snacks, soft drinks, house beer and wine with lunch and dinner on most itineraries and set-ups, built-in berths in an air-conditioned/heated and carpeted cabin with linens, pillows, blankets and towels provided. Gratuities are not included, and are at passenger’s discretion. Any part of a day shall be considered one day.
CHANGES IN ITINERARY:
BSSA reserves the right to cancel, change or substitute any itinerary, vessel, port, schedule, accommodation, lodging, tour, excursion or duration of trips at any time and for any reason whatsoever without prior notice (including but not limited to reducing or extending days of a trip or to continue or finish a trip by bus or other transportation) and shall not be liable for any loss to guests by reason of such cancellation, change or substitution. Reservations are subject to change in the event of a ship charter. In the event of cancellation of a tour or excursion, passenger shall only be entitled to a refund of deposits actually paid to BSSA.
DOCUMENTS, HEALTH, CONDUCT:
Passenger shall comply with government travel requirements, shall possess and shall present exit, entry and other necessary documents, and shall arrive aboard vessel by time fixed by BSSA. Passenger represents and warrants that he/she is fit to travel and that his/her conduct will not impair safety of vessel nor inconvenience other passengers. BSSA, at its discretion and at any time, may refuse to transport or may land any passenger at any port of place, or transfer passenger to other means of transportation because of health or physical condition or conduct inconveniencing other passengers. Passenger hereby releases BSSA from any and all liability for injury or damage connected with the trip caused by pre-existing illness or disability. BSSA shall have no responsibility or obligation to provide special services or equipment other than services or equipment required by law. Passenger agrees to abide by all BSSA rules and regulations and all orders and directions of vessel’s officers. Passenger, in interests of international security, safety at sea and convenience of passengers, agrees and consents to a reasonable search being made of his/her person, baggage or property, and to removal and confiscation or destruction of any object which may, in opinion of BSSA, impair safety of vessel or inconvenience other passengers. Any and all losses, expenses, damages or delays sustained by BSSA because of any act or omission of passenger, including but not limited to fines or penalties or duties or other charges incurred by BSSA and attributable to passenger’s failure to comply with regulations of vessel or any governmental authority, shall be paid to BSSA by passenger on demand. BSSA reserves the right to reject any person as a member of a tour or passenger on a charter.
LIABILITY (BAGGAGE, VALUABLES AND OTHER PROPERTY):
It is highly recommended that passenger purchase a vacation protection
policy covering baggage, contents and accidents. BSSA’s liability is limited
to baggage contents and other personal property to a maximum of $100
per adult passenger. BSSA cannot accept liability for loss or theft of money,
jewelry or other valuables, or fragile or perishable items left in the cabin
or public areas onboard. Passenger shall not carry as baggage or bring
onboard weapons, explosives, flammables, dangerous or harmful articles
of any kind, or illegal narcotics. All baggage is subject to search. Animals of any kind shall
NOT be brought onboard.
USE OF LIKENESS/USE OF PHOTOS, VIDEOS OR RECORDINGS:
BSSA shall have the exclusive right and passengers’ consent to use
photographic, video and other visual portrayals of passenger in any medium of any nature
whatsoever for the purpose of trade, advertising, sales, publicity or otherwise, without
approval by or compensation to passenger, and all rights, title and interest therein (including
but not limited to all worldwide copyrights therein) shall be BSSA’s sole property, free from
any claims by passenger or any person deriving any rights or interest from passenger.
Passenger hereby expressly agrees that he/she will not utilize any tape recording, video
or photograph(s) of himself/herself, any other passenger, crew or third party onboard the
vessel, or depicting the vessel, its design, equipment or any part thereof whatsoever, for any
commercial purpose.
CLAIMS:
Claims for loss of life, personal injury or illness must be received in writing by BSSA within
six (6) months after the date of the injury, event, illness or death, giving rise to the claim.
Any lawsuit to recover on any such claim shall not be maintainable unless filed within one
(1) year after the date of the injury, event, illness or death, and unless served on BSSA
within (120) days after filing. Any other claim must be received in writing by BSSA within
thirty (30) days after passenger has disembarked from the vessel or, in the case the trip is
changed or cancelled, within thirty (30) days thereafter. Any lawsuit for such any other such
claim must be filed within six (6) months after the incident occurs and unless served on BSSA
within 120 days after filing. Written notice to BSSA shall be given at the following address:
461 Water Street, Warren, Rhode Island 02885. In consideration for the fare paid, BSSA
shall not be held vicariously liable for the intentional or negligent acts of any person not
employed by BSSA nor for any intentional or negligent acts of BSSA’s employees committed
while off duty or outside the course of scope of their employment. This contract shall be
deemed made in and shall be governed by the laws (except conflict of law rules) of the
State of Rhode Island, USA, and all disputes and matters whatsoever arising under, in connection with or incidental to this contract or the trip shall be litigated, in and before a court
located in Rhode Island, to the exclusion of the courts of any other county, state or country.
Failure to comply with these terms shall completely bar any such suit or claim. Regardless
of any contrary term herein, BSSA is entitled to the full benefit of all rights, immunities, conditions to and limitations of liability, defenses, exemptions and exoneration from liability to
which a ship owner would be entitled, including but not limited to as set forth in all statutes
of the United States of America, as well as restrictions or exemptions from liability, when
applicable, under the laws of any foreign nation, which along with all rights hereunder shall
automatically inure for the benefit of vessel’s owner, vessel’s master, officers, crew members,
contractors, builders, designers, repairers, stevedores, longshoremen, representatives, agents
or servants of BSSA, except as may be inconsistent with statutes of the United States of
America. These terms apply to all claims, legal actions, lawsuits, proceedings and litigation
of any kind, whether against BSSA “in peronam” or vessel “in rem” or otherwise, whether in
transit to, awaiting boarding of or onboard the vessel, or on shore or otherwise. In no event
shall BSSA be responsible for incidental, indirect, consequential, special or penal damages.
BSSA may enforce this contract by any legal means, including but not limited to injunctive
relief.
CANCELLATION CHARGES, COSTS & REFUNDS:
All reservations are subject to a minimum $250 per person cancellation charge. Passengers
may cancel subject to the charges listed below. Cancellations must be confirmed in writing
by the passenger or travel agent prior to departure to be considered valid.
Cancellation fees per person from date of departure:
Up to 91 days...$250
90-61 days.........50% of fare
60-31 days.........75% of fare
30-0 days............100% of fare
In addition, passengers will be charged all administration costs incurred by us on behalf
of passenger. Administration charges may be levied for ground or air portions or other
services associated with voyage or special requests and changes. There shall be no right
to any refund except as stated, and we shall have no obligation or liability to passengers
for cancellation and/or non-use of all or a portion of a voyage or other services, whether
or not due to circumstances beyond passengers’ control. Once purchased trip insurance is
non-refundable. We strongly encourage all passengers to purchase trip insurance.
ACCURACY OF CONTENT:
The contents of this brochure are accurate as of the date of printing.
BSSA reserves the right to withdraw this brochure and to change any information, policies
and provisions described herein. Please refer to the website (blountadventure.com) for
up-to-date information.
MAPS AND PHOTOS:
Maps shown on cruise pages are current at the time of printing and
may not reflect actual cruise routing should the cruise change.
Photos shown on tour pages are reflective of the area(s) visited, but may not be seen during
the actual itinerary.
461 Water Street, Warren, RI 02885 USA 1-800-556-7450.
Effective dates May 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020. Printed in the USA.
Update 7/22/21 - LLS